Daqian Martial Saint

Chen Ping’an flipped forward through the prodigies on the Rising Star Chart, checking their combat records.

The higher up the list he went, the more impressive the backgrounds of these prodigies became. Among the top ten on the Rising Star Chart, basically every single one had inherited a Divine Skill. In addition to a Divine Skill, they also possessed one to three extremely fine Genuine Treasure Artifacts!

For instance, the True Disciple of the Shadowless Blade Sect, ranked ninth on the Rising Star Chart, possessed two Treasure Artifacts, one of which was even a Fine Treasure Artifact.

’It seems these prodigies from major powers, who have inherited Divine Skills and are highly valued by their backers, are equipped with resources far exceeding those of Cultivators at the Same Realm.’

This was also why so many prodigies wanted to fight their way onto the Rising Star Chart. The chart represented not just fame, but fortune!

Within the same sect or family, the distribution of resources and benefits all depended on your future potential. Unless your old man was the one in charge of the sect or family and could funnel some resources your way, you had to abide by the faction’s rules.

Everything revolved around maximizing the return on investment when nurturing the younger generation!

This was an unspoken rule among all the major powers.

Chen Ping’an flipped through page by page. He only gave a cursory glance at these prodigies ranked at the top, not bothering to stop and examine them in detail.

’So-called prodigies... they’re nothing special in my eyes.’

’So what if their combat strength is comparable to the Profound Light Middle Realm? So what if they’ve entered the Profound Light Middle Realm and possess astonishing talent for Magical Combat?’

’To me, it’s just the difference between one slap and two.’

However, as Chen Ping’an continued to flip through, his eyes paused when he reached the page recording Xue Zirou.

Xue Zirou, scion of the Canglong State City’s Xue Family, the standard-bearer of the Xue Family’s younger generation, ranked third on the Rising Star Chart, Martial Arts Realm...

Profound Light High Realm!

”Hm?” Chen Ping’an was slightly taken aback. ”Profound Light High Realm!?”

He remembered that three months ago, the highest cultivation on the Rising Star Chart was only Profound Light Middle Realm Perfection. But in just three months, a Profound Light High Realm expert had appeared on the chart!?

’The most crucial point is, if this Xue Zirou has already stepped into the Profound Light High Realm, why is she still ranked third?’

’Could it be...’

Chen Ping’an quickly flipped forward. The result left him somewhat stunned.

The Martial Arts Realms of the two prodigies ahead of her had also broken through to the Profound Light High Realm!

”How did three people all break into the Profound Light High Realm at the same time, as if they’d planned it!?” Chen Ping’an was shocked. He didn’t feel it was a big deal because of his Golden Finger Panel, but in reality, breaking into the Profound Light High Realm to become an Absolute Master was exceedingly difficult. Even with extraordinary talent, it wasn’t a threshold just anyone could cross!

But now, the top three prodigies on the Rising Star Chart had all broken through to become Absolute Masters. This was truly a bit unbelievable!

’Were they deliberately suppressing their realms before?’ Chen Ping’an guessed to himself.

If his guess was true, the implications were rather frightening to consider!

’Could it be some special Cultivation Technique with specific breakthrough requirements?’

Chen Ping’an’s thoughts raced as various possibilities surfaced in his mind. But after some thought, he couldn’t come up with an answer. He then settled his mind and began to examine the details of the few individuals.

”Defeated an Absolute Master in a direct confrontation?”

As Chen Ping’an looked closer, he discovered something even more surprising.

Both Xue Zirou and Wang Siyuan had combat records of defeating an Absolute Master in a direct confrontation right after they advanced to the Profound Light High Realm.

’What’s going on!? Is this what a prodigy is!?’

To be able to defeat an Absolute Master, even if it was partly due to the advantage of their weapons, meant their realms definitely weren’t lagging far behind. Without a doubt, both of them had entered the ranks of the powerful among Absolute Masters!

To possess such combat strength right after breaking through!

This was just unreasonable! Absolutely incredible!

With such combat strength, forget about being a rising star—even in the whole of Canglong Province, they would be considered rare masters!

Ignoring their status and judging by strength alone, in a place like Weishui County City, they would be considered Giants who must never be provoked!

To achieve so much at such a young age! They truly are worldly prodigies! Their talent is simply astounding!

The more he thought about it, the more Chen Ping’an sighed in admiration. ”To reach the Profound Light High Realm and join the ranks of Absolute Masters before the age of thirty! Such an achievement would put so many others to shame! Impressive, truly impressive!

Such talent truly inspires my admiration!”

’Huh?’

’Wait a minute!’

’I think I’m an Absolute Master too!’

’And I seem to be a bit younger than them, only twenty-one.’

’Oh, never mind then!’

Inside the room, Chen Ping’an amused himself with that little moment of self-satisfaction.

Just as he finished reading Wang Siyuan’s page and turned to the next, his gaze sharpened.

Number one on the Rising Star Chart, the prodigy of Canglong State City’s Gu Family, Gu Qingcheng!

Those seeing the Rising Star Chart for the first time would find it hard to imagine that the person at the very top was a woman. Ever since she first appeared on the chart, she had skyrocketed to the top with unstoppable momentum. Her brilliance was so overwhelming that countless men felt inferior and paled in comparison. Like a dazzling star, she illuminated the sky for all the martial arts prodigies of Canglong Province.

Those who prided themselves on their peerless talent and astonishing aptitude seemed dim and insignificant under her radiance, filled with apprehension and seeing no hope of ever surpassing her.

Chen Ping’an’s flipping speed couldn’t help but slow down.

What surprised him was that, according to the records, unlike Wang Siyuan and Xue Zirou, this Gu Qingcheng had no recorded victories from a direct confrontation with a Profound Light High Realm master.

But even so, she still held firmly to the top spot on the Rising Star Chart!

Gu Qingcheng, Canglong Province’s number one prodigy, the pride of the Gu Family, the true standard-bearer of the family’s younger generation. She was highly valued by the many Grandmasters of the Gu Family, who were nurturing her to be a foundational pillar of the family’s future!

It was worth mentioning that Gu Qingcheng, true to her name, possessed an unparalleled beauty that could topple nations, captivating the dreams of countless people. Her beauty was renowned across several neighboring provinces, and she was widely pursued and admired.

Rumor had it that even a Prince of the Commandery, who carried the royal bloodline of the Daqian Royal Family, was deeply infatuated with her.

’Gu Qingcheng!’ Chen Ping’an’s eyes flickered slightly.

His focus wasn’t on Gu Qingcheng’s stunning beauty, but on the Gu Family behind her.

The Gu Family of Canglong Province, with a heritage spanning several thousand years, was a true Noble Family. Its influence radiated across several neighboring provinces, and within Canglong Province itself, it was an absolute behemoth.

Before the Gu Family, the Four Great Noble Families of Weishui were like a joke.

Canglong Province had thirty-seven counties, and Weishui County ranked in the middle to lower tier. Even ignoring the numerous Noble Families within Canglong State City, there was no shortage of powers like the Weishui Liu Family or the Mu Family in the other counties!

Among them, those stronger than the Four Great Noble Families of Weishui were everywhere.

Powers that could firmly establish themselves as first-rate factions in Canglong State City all had a Grandmaster presiding over them! Furthermore, a considerable number of these powers had far more than just one Grandmaster!

And for a Noble Family like the Gu Family, whose influence spanned several provinces, the number of Grandmasters within their ranks was something others could barely imagine.

’Just as I thought, this world is vast, even vaster than I imagined! A world like this is bound to be magnificent!’

Chen Ping’an stared straight ahead, his eyes seeming to pierce through all obstacles to see a wider horizon. His eyes shone with a spirit of inexpressible joy.

’The vast sea lets the fish leap, the high sky lets the birds fly free. My future is destined to be dazzling!’

VMMMM~

At the center of Chen Ping’an’s brow, the Seed of Profound Light flickered. An aura rippled out from his body, faintly forming a True Qi Ring.